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Results of 2007 Vote Here! Topic #3: Rear Tires

Lets talk tires. Back Tires. *** End Meat.

Year Warrior:
Rear Lowered?
Stock Rear Spring?
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive):
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring):

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer:
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM:
c. How many miles are on it?
d. Does tread still look safe?
e. Is any cord showing?
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs?

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer:
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM:
m. How many miles did you get?
n. Did tread still look safe?
o. Was any cord showing?
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs?

Definitions:
"Safe Tread" = Did it look safe to you, or did someone comment?
"Handling" = In your opinion. For the way you ride.
"Survive Burn Outs" = Does it blow rubber chunks or wear instantly?

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I got to tell you.... That large font is
ANNOYING !!!!!

Year Warrior: 2002
Rear Lowered? No
Stock Rear Spring? No 1100 lb. Eibach
Riding Style 2=Average/Careful
Riding Type 2= Mixed

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzeler
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: Phat 240 Baby!
c. How many miles are on it? less than 1000
d. Does tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties 2=excellent
g. Handling in Straights 2=excellent
h. Handling on Freeway 2=excellent
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? Dunno - don't do 'em

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 3000 (was still like new when I went phat!)
n. Did tread still look safe? Yes
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties 2=excellent
q. Handling in Straights 2=excellent
r. Handling on Freeway 2=excellent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? Dunno - don't do 'em

Year Warrior:2006
Rear Lowered?tricky air ride
Stock Rear Spring?n/a
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive):2
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring):2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer:metz
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM:280
c. How many miles are on it?1200
d. Does tread still look safe?very
e. Is any cord showing?n/a
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):1
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent):2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs?dont know yet

Year Warrior: 2002
Rear Lowered? No
Stock Rear Spring? Yes
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2/3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon AV46
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200mm
c. How many miles are on it? 1200
d. Does tread still look safe? Yep
e. Is any cord showing? Nope
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? see comment

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon AV46 see comment
4ea. Bridgestone BT020's
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM:BS's 200mm
m. How many miles did you get? BS's 5800 miles
n. Did tread still look safe? not for hard riding
o. Was any cord showing? no
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? see comment i.

Comments;
i: I generally only do burnouts right before putting on new tires.
k: Punchered last Avon at about 6000 miles had another 1200-1500 miles left, just don't trust plugged tires.

It sure is. Sorry, I was testing font sizes so that when somebody edits their earlier vote if they make the changes a larger size they are quick to find when scanning, but I'm just a freaking biker and I forgot to take it off again. Mike.

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Originally posted by MrWilson

I got to tell you.... That large font is
ANNOYING !!!!!

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Year Warrior: 2003
Rear Lowered? no
Stock Rear Spring? no 1K lb eibach
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now: 240
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzler
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240 mm
c. How many miles are on it? 4K
d. Does tread still look safe? yes
e. Is any cord showing?no
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? oh yeah

For the immediately-previous tire (if any)revious
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzler
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 210
m. How many miles did you get? 3k
n. Did tread still look safe?no
o. Was any cord showing?yes
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? not really

Year Warrior: 2003
Rear Lowered? Will be with with either F&P or Looney
Stock Rear Spring? No Eibach 1000
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: In 2 weeks Dunlop Elite 3
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240
c. How many miles are on it? Zero as of right now
d. Does tread still look safe? Absolutely
e. Is any cord showing? Absolutely not!
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Dunno
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Dunno
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Dunno
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? Don't do them.

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? Presently has about 800 on it.
n. Did tread still look safe? Yes
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? Don't do them.

Year Warrior: 2003
Rear Lowered? No
Stock Rear Spring? Yes
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): Aggressive
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): Mixed

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Avon
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it? 11,000
d. Does tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Excellent
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Excellent
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Excellent
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? I tend to slip it a bit in 4th gear, but not on take offs.

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 15,000
n. Did tread still look safe? No
o. Was any cord showing? Yes
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Excellent
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Excellent
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): Exceleent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? None Occurred Normally


Aaron

Year Warrior: 2004
Rear Lowered? Yes, 1" stretched links
Stock Rear Spring? No 1000 lb. Eibach
Riding Style 2=Average
Riding Type 2= Mixed

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone Exedra
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it? less than 1000
d. Does tread still look safe? Yes
e. Is any cord showing? No
f. Handling in Twisties 2=excellent
g. Handling in Straights 2=excellent
h. Handling on Freeway 2=excellent
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? Dunno - don't do 'em

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone Exedra
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 7292
n. Did tread still look safe? No
o. Was any cord showing? No
p. Handling in Twisties 2=excellent
q. Handling in Straights 2=excellent
r. Handling on Freeway 2=excellent
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? Dunno - don't do 'em

Year Warrior: 2002
Rear Lowered? no
Stock Rear Spring? Yes, 1K lb eibach waiting to go on.
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2.5
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now: 240
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Dunlop Elite 3
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 240 mm
c. How many miles are on it? 300
d. Does tread still look safe? yes
e. Is any cord showing?no
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? Haven't tried

For the immediately-previous tire (if any)revious
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metzler
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 210
m. How many miles did you get? 3k
n. Did tread still look safe? no
o. Was any cord showing? yes
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? don't know

Year Warrior: '02
Rear Lowered? No
Stock Rear Spring? stock
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 4= Like a bat out of hell
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 1,2,3

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: bridgestone exedra
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it? still good to go, don't really know
d. Does tread still look safe? yep, that's why it's stil on there
e. Is any cord showing? no, that's why I haven't changed it
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? yes, until there's no more rubber on it

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
This is my 2nd exedra, and am staying with it till something better comes along. I get about 9k miles on the exedra's. Previous tires are the batlax, think I've gone through 4 of those, and 2 stock dunlops. The dunlops only lasted 5k miles. I run my tires til the thread is showing, order new tires, when flat spot develops, so that I have them once threads are showing.

Year Warrior: 2004
Rear Lowered? no
Stock Rear Spring? 1100# eibach
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 2-3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Michelin pilot road
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 190
c. How many miles are on it? 3200
d. Does tread still look safe? looks like new
e. Is any cord showing? no
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? yes

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: bridgestone battlaxe BTO20
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 2500... maybe....
n. Did tread still look safe? no
o. Was any cord showing? no
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? yes

Year Warrior: 05
Rear Lowered? no
Stock Rear Spring? yes
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: avon
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it? 7000
d. Does tread still look safe? no
e. Is any cord showing? no
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? no ,I killed it

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 8000
n. Did tread still look safe? no
o. Was any cord showing? no
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? no, I killed it

I swear no burnouts on the next tire! I'd like to see what I really can get for milage.

Year Warrior:'02
Rear Lowered? No..well my fat butt doesnt count does it?
Stock Rear Spring? yes
Riding Style (1=Careful 2=Average 3=Aggressive): 3
Riding Type (1=Local 2= Mixed 3=Touring): 2

For the tire on your bike now:
a. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Metz
b. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
c. How many miles are on it? 2k
d. Does tread still look safe? yes
e. Is any cord showing? no
f. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
g. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
h. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
i. Does it survive occasional burn-outs? yes

For the immediately-previous tire (if any):
k. Motorcycle Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
l. Motorcycle Tire Width in MM: 200
m. How many miles did you get? 4k
n. Did tread still look safe? no
o. Was any cord showing? yes
p. Handling in Twisties (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 1
q. Handling in Straights (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
r. Handling on Freeway (0=weak 1=acceptable 2=excellent): 2
s. Did it survive occasional burn-outs? acceptable